PCR test validity reduced to 48 hours for travellers from the UK to Dubai

The new rule came into effect at 4 am on Sunday 2nd January 2022.

COVID-19 Dubai, UAE LawsSteven Leckie2 January 2022COVID-19, Coronavirus Dubai, Emirates Airlines, UAE tourism, Abu Dhabi SafeComment

UAE's first Six Senses hotel and branded residential development

The beachfront property on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai comprises of 162 ultra-luxury branded residences.

PropertySteven Leckie23 December 2021Six Senses Palm JumeirahPalm Jumeirah Dubai, The Palm Dubai, select group Dubai, six senses, luxury hotels, Dubai hotelsComment

DaVinci Tower by Pagani

Pagani known for its hypercars will be doing the interiors at DaVinci tower.

Lifestyle, PropertySteven Leckie17 December 2021da Vinci Tower by Paganipagani, da vinci tower, business bay, central business district, prime property, luxury property in Dubai, luxury residential property dubai, luxury Dubai, penthouse, property in DubaiComment

Binance to tie up with Dubai on crypto activities, BT reports

Dubai is regarded as a candidate for the company’s global headquarters, and the company has been strengthening ties with the United Arab Emirates.

Business, UAE Laws, Opinion, CryptoSteven Leckie14 December 2021cryptocurrencies in the UAE, cryptocurrencies, binance, crypto, blockchain technologyComment

UAE switches weekend to Saturday-Sunday

Weekends in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will move from Friday-Saturday to Saturday-Sunday as of January 1, 2022.

Business, FAQ, Lifestyle, UAE LawsSteven Leckie11 December 2021laws in Dubai, UAE transformation, working in Dubai, UAE federal policies, Dubai governmentComment

World’s first floating hotel in Dubai

Anchored off Jumeirah Beach Road, it has a residential element too.

Lifestyle, PropertySteven Leckie10 December 2021The Kempinski Floating Palacekempinski floating palace, Dubai hotels, luxury hotels, waterfrontComment

High Vaccination Rates and Zero Taxes Make Dubai a Pandemic Boomtown

Dubai’s open borders and low infection rates are drawing the wealthy, new businesses and tourists.

Business, COVID-19 Dubai, EXPO 2020, Lifestyle, Opinion, Property, Visas and RetirementSteven Leckie10 December 2021COVID-19, millionaires in Dubai, immigration to Dubai, UAE residence visa, Dubai vaccineComment

Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay among best areas to buy property in Dubai

Areas closer to the Expo 2020 site have picked up the pace as well

Business, EXPO 2020, Opinion, PropertySteven Leckie8 December 2021business bay, Dubai Marina, JVC, Jumeirah Village Circle, The Peninsula, The Peninsula Business BayComment

Dubai property deals jump 80% in November amid economic recovery

The emirate recorded 7,000 sales transactions last month, making it the best November in eight years

Business, Property, Opinion, EXPO 2020Steven Leckie6 December 2021Dubai recovery, Off-Plan, Dubai off-plan, off plan property, property transactions Dubai, Property WatchComment

Expo 2020 Dubai receives 4.8 million visits

The announcement followed weeks driven by music, sporting stars and high numbers of visitors showing interest in the November Weekday Pass.

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The UAE is the Best Place to be as Winter Meets Omicron

The Covid Resilience Ranking

COVID-19 Dubai, Business, Lifestyle, OpinionSteven Leckie30 November 2021COVID-19, Coronavirus Dubai, Coronavirus, Bloomberg news, Bloomberg View, covid resilience rankingComment

A game-changing property development in Dubai's Central Business District

How an established Dubai developer is set to transform the standard of living in the area.

Property, LifestyleSteven Leckie29 November 2021Peninsulaselect property, select group Dubai, The Peninsula Business Bay, central business district, master planned community, The Peninsula, business bayComment

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